Holiday in Puerto Rico

Beach in Spain — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇪🇸

Country

Spain

Type

Beach

Best time to travel

All year round, especially from November to March as a winter escape, summer warm but never too hot

Budget/day

80-140 € (hotel, boat tour, restaurants)

Getting there from Germany

Flight from Germany takes about 4.5-5 hours, Gran Canaria airport about 35 minutes drive

What makes Puerto Rico special as a destination?

Puerto Rico is the sunniest place in Gran Canaria and a true family paradise on the southwest coast of the island. Nestled in a sheltered bay between steep mountain slopes, the resort enjoys a microclimate that is outstanding even by Canarian standards: over 340 sunny days a year and virtually no wind or rain. For German families with children, Puerto Rico has been one of the most popular destinations in the Canaries for decades. The beach of Puerto Rico lies in a semi-circular bay, protected from wind and waves, with fine golden sand and calm, gently sloping water. For children, the bathing enjoyment here is ideal - the water is warm, the current minimal, and the bay manageable. In addition to the main beach, the nearby Playa de Amadores offers a wider, artificially created dream beach with light sand and turquoise water, regularly counted among the most beautiful beaches in the Canaries. Puerto Rico is also a hotspot for water sports and boat tours. The harbor is the starting point for deep-sea fishing tours, where marlin and tuna fight on the line, as well as for dolphin-watching trips in the fish-rich waters off the coast. Jet skiing, parasailing, and banana boat rides provide action on the water. The Angry Birds Activity Park and various mini-golf courses make Puerto Rico the perfect family destination. The terraced buildings on the steep mountain slopes give the place its characteristic appearance - an amphitheater of white and colorful buildings that stretches from the bay to the heights. In the evening, the place shines like a sea of lights. The shopping centers and promenade offer a good selection of restaurants and shops. From Germany, it takes just under five hours to fly to Gran Canaria, and Puerto Rico is reachable from the airport in 35 minutes.

Families
90
Beach
85
Safety
85
Winter
85
Relaxation
80

What are the top highlights in Puerto Rico?

The top highlights in Puerto Rico include Playa de Puerto Rico, Playa de Amadores, Boat tours and water sports, Sunniest place in Gran Canaria.

The places you absolutely must not miss.

1

Playa de Puerto Rico

Sheltered bay with calm water and golden sand, perfect for families with small children

2

Playa de Amadores

Artificially created dream beach with light sand and turquoise water, one of the most beautiful in the Canaries

3

Boat tours and water sports

Dolphin tours, deep-sea fishing, jet skiing, and parasailing from the harbor of Puerto Rico

4

Sunniest place in Gran Canaria

Over 340 sunny days a year thanks to its sheltered location between the mountains

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When is the best time to visit Puerto Rico?

The best time to visit Puerto Rico is All year round, especially from November to March as a winter escape, summer warm but never too hot. Warm, 27-31°C, sunny and dry, hardly any wind in the bay In winter: Mild, 19-23°C, almost always sunny, water temperature 19-20°C

Recommended travel time

All year round, especially from November to March as a winter escape, summer warm but never too hot

Summer

Warm, 27-31°C, sunny and dry, hardly any wind in the bay

Winter

Mild, 19-23°C, almost always sunny, water temperature 19-20°C

How much does a holiday in Puerto Rico cost?

Budget travellers: 50-75 € (apartment, self-catering)/day, mid-range: 80-140 € (hotel, boat tour, restaurants)/day, luxury: 160-300 € (luxury apartment, water sports, fine dining)/day.

Average costs per person per day

Budget

50-75 € (apartment, self-catering)

Hostel, Street food, Public transport

Mid-range

80-140 € (hotel, boat tour, restaurants)

Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions

Luxury

160-300 € (luxury apartment, water sports, fine dining)

Boutique hotel, Fine dining

How do I get from Germany to Puerto Rico?

Flight from Germany takes about 4.5-5 hours, Gran Canaria airport about 35 minutes drive

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What travel tips are there for Puerto Rico?

Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.

Choose Playa de Amadores instead of the main beach - wider, nicer, and with better water

Book a dolphin tour in the morning - the chances of sighting are highest then

Use the bus connection to Maspalomas/Playa del Inglés - cheap and regular

Drive up into the mountains in the evening for sunset and a view over the illuminated bay

Shop at the supermarket instead of in tourist shops - significantly cheaper

What should you eat in Puerto Rico?

Typical specialities in Puerto Rico: Papas arrugadas con mojo - salty wrinkled potatoes with red and green mojo sauce, Sancocho Canario - steamed salted fish with sweet potatoes and gofio, a festive dish, Ropa vieja - braised beef with chickpeas and vegetables, a hearty stew, Churros con chocolate - fried dough sticks with thick chocolate for dipping, Bienmesabe - sweet almond dessert with honey, egg yolk, and cinnamon, a Canarian tradition.

These specialties you must try!

Papas arrugadas con mojo - salty wrinkled potatoes with red and green mojo sauce
Sancocho Canario - steamed salted fish with sweet potatoes and gofio, a festive dish
Ropa vieja - braised beef with chickpeas and vegetables, a hearty stew
Churros con chocolate - fried dough sticks with thick chocolate for dipping
Bienmesabe - sweet almond dessert with honey, egg yolk, and cinnamon, a Canarian tradition
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